A 30-year-old male client is admitted to the psychiatric unit with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder
His family reports that for the past 2 months he has been in constant motion, sleeping very little, spending lots of money, and has been "full of ideas." During the initial assessment with the client, the nurse would expect him to exhibit which of the following?
A.
Short, polite responses to interview questions
B.
Introspection related to his present situation
C.
Exaggerated self-importance
D.
Feelings of helplessness and hopelessness
ANS: C
In the manic phase the client will be unable to control his response or be introspective. He will also not be in touch with feelings of helplessness or hopelessness unless he moves into the depressive phase.
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